Chaney

Question 1

What is the aim for chaneys study?

Answer 1

To investigate whether a funhaler could provide positive reinforcement to improve adherence in child asthmatics compared to normal inhalers.

Question 2

What is the sample in chaneys study?

Answer 2

32 Children (22 males, 10 females)
Perth Australia
All asthmatic

Question 3

What apparatus was used in chaneys study?

Answer 3

incentive toy of whistle, spinner in the inhaler
(Spin and whistle reward)

Question 4

What research method was used in chaneys study?

Answer 4

Field experiment

Question 5

What design was used in chaneys study?

Answer 5

Repeated measures

Question 6

What was the procedure in chaneys study?

Answer 6

1. Parents contacted by phone then visited at home
2. Interviewed using a questionnaire about childs current usage of inhaler
3. Given funhaler for 2 weeks under adult supervision
4. Measured by chaney phoning parents random asking about the usage of the funhaler
   5.Parents visited at the end and given questionnaire to measure attitude ad compliance.

Question 7

What were the two results from chaneys study?

Answer 7

1. 81% PARENTS HAD MEDICATED THERE CHILD THE DAY BEFORE.
2. 30% MORE CHILDREN TOOK RECOMMENED 4 DEEP BREATHS PER DELIVERY WITH FUNHALER COMPARED TO NORMAL

Question 8

What is the two conclusions from chaneys study?

Answer 8

1. Operant conditioning is useful for managing the medical regimes of young asthmatics
   2.The use of self-reinforcement strategies can improve the health of children.